ASHLAR 2026-27 Special Dates

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This year, our overarching theme is Weaving Wonder.
We begin by planting the seeds of connection and curiosity at our “Sowing Connections” walks and the Seeds of Friendship Potluck.

Each seed - an observation, a question, or a shared story - will grow into threads of creativity and connection

that we’ll weave together throughout the year.

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September 7: Closed – Labor Day
 

Cultivating Community Week (Family-Attended Introductions)

• September 1: Maple Seedlings Welcome & Wander – 10:00–11:30 AM

• September 1: Cedar Sprouts Welcome & Wander – 12:30–2:00 PM

• September 8th: Rooted: Ashlar Community Potluck – 5:00–7:00 PM

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Tending the Tapestry: Holidays, Breaks & Special Events

• September 7: Closed - Labor Day

• September 14: First Day of Regular Programming

• September 28 & 29: Fall Portraits

• October 23: Pumpkin Patch Field Trip (All Programs Invited)

• October 26 & 27: Family Play Dates

• November 2–6: Fall Cultivating Caregiver Connections

• December 12: Makers’ Market for Youth Entrepreneurs (All Programs Invited)

• December 21 – January 1: Closed for Winter Break

• January 6: Winter Community Day: Lantern Walk (All Programs Invited)

• January 18: Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day

• February 8 & 9: Family Play Dates: Friendship Tea Parties

• March 15 & 16: Closed OR Inclement Weather Makeup

• March 20: Harmony Day Potluck (All Programs Invited)

• April 5 & 6: Closed for Spring Break

• April 12–16: Spring Cultivating Caregiver Connections

• April 24: Spring Community Day: Earth Day (All Programs Invited)

• May 3–7: Mentor Appreciation Week

• May 31: Closed for Memorial Day

• June 14: Last Day of Regular Programming

 

Bloom Week: Celebrating Growth (Family-Attended Celebrations)

Bloom Week celebrates the beautiful growth - both individual and collective - that has unfolded over the program year. Each Quester’s curiosity, creativity, and compassion have grown from small seeds into beautiful blossoms.

• June 15: Community Bounty Day (All Programs Attend; drop-off or stay)

• June 21: Maple Seedlings Blossom Ceremony, 10:00–11:30 AM

• June 21: Cedar Sprouts Blossom Ceremony, 2:00–3:30 PM

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"Wonder blooms when each child is nurtured,
and every connection is woven with care."